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Jaguar TCS Racing’s right to review the decision which cost Mitch Evans victory in Saturday’s first Portland E-Prix race has been thrown out. Evans was hit with a 5s penalty after a collision with …
Jaguar TCS Racing’s right to review the decision that cost Mitch Evans victory in the first Portland E-Prix race has been dismissed. Evans received a 5-second penalty for colliding with NEOM McLaren’s Jake Hughes, pushing him from first to eighth place by the end of the race. The penalty not only affected Evans but also led to a spin for his teammate Nick Cassidy, thwarting their chances of a double podium finish. Team principal James Barclay expressed disappointment with the decision and felt that the penalty was too harsh for the situation. Despite their disagreement with the stewards’ decision, Jaguar respected the final ruling following a review of the evidence by the FIA. This incident highlighted the complexities of racing penalties and the importance of presenting new evidence in the review process.
